Detail 01
Book with online audio
Audio is streamed or downloaded with a code rather than shipped on disc, so you need an internet connection to access it.
Product detailSKU #1273887983867
AlfredThe Art Of Bop Drumming (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bop drumming instructional book with online audio. For drummers with basic technique who want to learn jazz comping and ride patterns.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rock or pop drummers moving into jazz for the first time
- Students preparing for a jazz band or combo audition
- Drummers wanting to practice comping against real audio
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners still learning grip and basic time
- Drummers who only play rock, metal or country
- Anyone wanting printed play-along CDs rather than online files
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bop focus
Content centers on jazz ride-cymbal time and snare/bass comping, not backbeat grooves or rudimental snare work.
Detail 03
Method book format
Exercises build in sequence, so it rewards working front to back rather than dipping in for individual grooves.
Detail 04
$25.99 price
Sits above a single songbook because the audio component is bundled with the instruction.
Detail 05
Drum-specific edition
Written in drum-set notation across the staff; you'll need to read kit notation, not just melody lines.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is accessed online — keep the code and the book together
- 02No drums, sticks, practice pad or metronome included
- 03You'll need existing hand and foot independence to work through the exercises
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a CD?
No. The audio is provided online, accessed through the book, rather than on a physical disc.
02Do I need to read drum notation?
Yes. The material is written in standard drum-set notation on the staff, so basic reading is assumed.
03Is this good for a total beginner?
Not really. It assumes you already have basic time, grip and coordination. Start with a general drum method first.
04Can I practice this on a pad?
Partly. Hand exercises transfer to a pad, but the comping material needs a full kit for ride, snare and bass together.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
